* [[Colorado's Wine Country]] - Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards, some of the highest in the world. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Keystone to many of the small towns that grow their own grapes. These lovely little communities include [[Montrose (Southwestern Colorado)|Montrose]], [[Palisade]], [[Paonia]], [[Grand Junction]] and [[Hotchkiss]]. This is a day trip by car.

* [[Colorado's Wine Country]] - Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards, some of the highest in the world. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Keystone to many of the small towns that grow their own grapes. These lovely little communities include [[Montrose (Southwestern Colorado)|Montrose]], [[Palisade]], [[Paonia]], [[Grand Junction]] and [[Hotchkiss]]. This is a day trip by car.

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Get in

The closest international airport is Denver (DEN). Eagle County Airport is also an option for travelers. Numerous car and bus shuttles are available for transport from the airport.

Get around

The activities and services in the area are spread out around the resort and the adjacent town of Dillon. Keystone Resort provides free transportation by shuttle bus on 15 minute regular schedules to all resort lodging, ski area, and lodge. The Summit Stage, a free bus service, provides service between the resorts in Summit county, and to the towns of Dillon, Frisco, and Breckenridge in addition to Keystone. They also stop at the grocery store, target, and within easy walking distance of anything you might need during your stay.

See

When you arrive at Keystone, right down the road is the old mining town of Montezuma, and you can take a scenic Jeep tour up the side of the mountain to Saint John's, another old mining town, with some beautiful scenery.

Do

Skiing at Keystone is great from the base area, and from the River Run area. It is a great place to ski in the winter, but has some great events in the summer. One of the most fun events is the Blues Festival. Here, they have music and some really great food. It is usually on the 2nd weekend of July.

Buy

Equipment Rental

There are many places in Keystone where you can rent ski and snowboard equipment for your stay in Beaver Creek.

Here are just a few of the many equipment rental stores found in Keystone

Black Tie Ski Rentals

Breeze Ski Rentals

Christy Sports

Keystone Sports - Mountain House Rental

Keystone Sports-River Run Rental

Mountain View Sports

Rentskis

Resort Quest Ski & Sport

Summit Outdoor Sports

Surefoot - Keystone Blackbear Lodge

If you arriving in Keystone without a car it is probably easier to rent your gear closer to your hotel or even better the lifts as most offer over night storage, saving you the hassle of lugging your skis back to your accommodation every day. Or to secure special boot size or your preference for equipment rental.

You can also book your ski or snowboard rental online which may save you some money and less time in the rental store.
The main companies in Keystone that offer this service are;

Black Tie (Which also offer full delivery service to your accommodation)

Edgewater Café, 22101 US Highway 6, ☎(970) 496-3000, [3]. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the shores of Keystone Lake in this casual family café.

Drink

Tenderfoot Lounge, 22101 US Highway 6, ☎(970) 496-3000, [4]. Discover one of the best-kept secrets around. Nestled next to the Bighorn Steakhouse in Keystone Lodge & Spa, this cozy lounge features comfortable seating around a crackling fire in the floor to ceiling stone fireplace, a full bar, and live entertainment on the weekends.

Get out

Colorado's Wine Country - Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards, some of the highest in the world. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Keystone to many of the small towns that grow their own grapes. These lovely little communities include Montrose, Palisade, Paonia, Grand Junction and Hotchkiss. This is a day trip by car.